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Synology CVE-2021-47960

| EUVDEUVD-2021-34777 MEDIUM
Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (CWE-552)
2026-04-10 synology GHSA-frr3-hpw2-j7cq
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File access restriction
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 1 tactic: Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.03%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in Synology SSL VPN Client before 1.4.5-0684 allows remote attackers to access files within the installation directory via a local. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected VersionsENISA

Synology SSL VPN Client * <1.4.5-0684

Affected Packages

euvd synology_ssl_vpn_client fix: 1.4.5-0684

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-552. A files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in Synology SSL VPN Client before 1.4.5-0684 allows remote attackers to access files within the installation directory via a local HTTP server bound to the loopback interface. By leveraging user interaction with a crafted web page, attackers may retrieve sensitive files such as configuration files, certificates, and logs, leading to information disclosure. Affected products include: Synology Synology Ssl Vpn Client. Version information: before 1.4.5.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD
1.4.5-0684
CVE Published
Apr 10, 2026 - 09:21 nvd
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in Synology SSL VPN Client before 1.4.5-0684 allows remote attackers to access files within the installation directory via a local HTTP server bound to the loopback interface. By leveraging user interaction with a crafted web page, attackers may retrieve sensitive files such as configuration files, certificates, and logs, leading to information disclosure.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 92% exploitable
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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